as opposed to

Preposition

Meaning

as opposed to

in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.
Synonym: as against

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Synonyms

conversely unlike against versus no matter instead of

Antonyms

between about following given through under
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Close letter words and terms

as one wishes as one's own boss as opposed as opposed to that as outlined as outlined in